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Agati

Agati

Sesbania grandiflora

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 11b – Zone 11b

A fast-growing tropical tree producing showy red, pink, or white flowers and edible immature pods. Highly valued in permaculture for nitrogen fixation, rapid biomass production, and nutritious food.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
20–20′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

high

Flood Tolerance

low

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 11b
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 11b to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.5
7
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Forest Layer Placement

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

South Asia (India, Myanmar)

Function & Care

Functional Roles

biomass/mulchediblemedicinalnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Coppiceable

Edible Parts

leafflowerpodseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, cutting

Notable Cultivars

Red and white flowering varieties are most common; selection is primarily by flower color and regional adaptation rather than named cultivars.